This belief in Babylon’s exceptional nature in the ancient world is a precious testament to past cultural beliefs. This map remains a fascinating testimony to ancient knowledge and imagination ...

The map’s cuneiform inscriptions mark various locations, providing an invaluable glimpse into the geographical understanding of ancient Babylonians. Intriguingly, "Babylon" is inscribed at one ...

Outside the biblical tradition, Babylon intrigued Greek and Roman writers, who added to the rich store of legends that have come down to the present day. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote about ...